Artist Reception for "Dreaming Near a Causeway"
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come meet and chat with local photographer Johanna (Jo) Riddle and view her exhibit “Dreaming Near a Causeway.”
Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.

Nature in Flight-Photography by Pat Cheever
2025-01-07 - 2025-01-31
Our first art show of 2025 showcasing local artists is Nature in Flight, photographs by Pat Cheever, featuring butterflies, bees, birds and more. The show may be viewed in our cafe gallery during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
An artist’s reception will take place on Saturday, January 11th from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments served.
For more information, call 508-949-6232.

Artist's Reception for Nature in Flight
2025-01-11 14:00 - 16:00
Come meet and chat with local photographer Pat Cheever and view her exhibit Nature in Flight, featuring butterflies, birds & more.
Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Call to Artists! February Group Art Show-It's Only Black & White (But I Like It!)
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-31
Tree Silhouette photo by Debra Horan
Booklovers’ Gourmet invites all local artists to be part of the Annual Group Art Show in February. The theme is “It’s Only Black & White (But I Like It!)”
Drop off dates are January 28th-31st between 10am-5pm in person at 72 East Main Street, Webster, MA.
An artists’ reception will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. The show will be on view in the cafe gallery February 1-28 during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm.
There is a $10 entry fee per artist, which will go towards a People’s Choice Award to be awarded at the end of the month, decided by votes from the public.
Space is limited to 1 piece per artist. You may submit more than one piece to be chosen from. Acceptance of work is at the discretion of Booklovers’ Gourmet.
Additional details & requirements:
* Work may be in any medium including photography, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawings, prints, collage, fabric, mixed media, etc.
* All work must be black & white, any subject or style
*Dimensions must not exceed 16″ x 20″ in any direction
* All work must be ready to hang on the wall, preferably with a wire
* A 30% commission will be taken on any sales. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the artist.

For more information, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.

February Group Art Show: It's Only Black & White (But I Like It!)
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28
Heart Hands Tree photo by Debra Horan
Stop in to view this month’s array of artwork from a variety of talented local artists in our annual group show: It’s Only Black & White (But I Like It!) on view in the cafe gallery February 1st-28th.
Featured works include traditional drawing, painting and photography as well as collage and mixed media in representational and abstract designs. We invite the public to vote for their favorite piece and be part of deciding the People’s Choice Award! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 vote getters at the end of the month. Each person may vote 1 time in person while the show is on view.
A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments.
Viewing hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.

Artists' Reception for Group Show
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00
Come meet some of the 22 artists featured in this month’s group show, It’s Only Black & White (But I Like It!)
Light refreshments will be served.
Vote for your favorite piece! People’s Choice Awards will be given to the top 3 vote-getters. 1 vote per person.

March Photography Exhibit "Natural Zen" by Shannon O'Brien
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-29
Endless by Shannon O’Brien
“Natural Zen: Visual meditations on the life in front of us”, by Shannon O’Brien will be on display and for sale in our cafe gallery March 1st-29th.
A public meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, 2-4 p.m.
The photographs may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm.
For more information call 508-949-6232.
Bio: Shannon O’Brien is a midwestern transplant living in New England. She has a BS in visual communications and an MFA in nonfiction writing. She started her career as a newspaper photojournalist in South Florida and currently works in higher education. She’s had a lifelong interest in Zen Buddhism, practicing and reading informally for many years. After her brother died from cancer, she decided to focus more deeply on her practice and became a member of a Zen community, where she works with a teacher. As part of that teacher-student agreement, she accepted an assignment to develop a creative project that reflected her thoughts on Zen. This photo project is the product of that assignment. Each image captures a moment when she was stopped by the beauty of the scene and reminded of the transient nature of time. Shannon lives in Webster with her husband David, dogs Jojo and Lucy, and Big Boy George the cat.

Artist's Reception for Natural Zen
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00
Universe by Shannon O’Brien
Come meet and chat with Shannon O’Brien about her photography show “Natural Zen: Visual meditations on the life in front of us”.
Bio: Shannon O’Brien is a midwestern transplant living in New England. She has a BS in visual communications and an MFA in nonfiction writing. She started her career as a newspaper photojournalist in South Florida and currently works in higher education. She’s had a lifelong interest in Zen Buddhism, practicing and reading informally for many years. After her brother died from cancer, she decided to focus more deeply on her practice and became a member of a Zen community, where she works with a teacher. As part of that teacher-student agreement, she accepted an assignment to develop a creative project that reflected her thoughts on Zen. This photo project is the product of that assignment. Each image captures a moment when she was stopped by the beauty of the scene and reminded of the transient nature of time. Shannon lives in Webster with her husband David, dogs Jojo and Lucy, and Big Boy George the cat.

"The Promise of Spring", Photography by Don McCallister
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
This month’s featured local artist is photographer Don McCallister, whose work will be on display and for sale in our cafe gallery April 1st-30th.
The show may be viewed during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm
The month of April is a welcome sight after a New England winter. It holds the hope that from that pile of leaves will spring a cluster of wildflowers; a clump of barren twigs will sprout leaves and develop into a flowering shrub; the green spiral at the end of a fuzzy stem will unwind into a intricate multi-cut fern. Sunrise stirs the winter moisture lurking in the ground into a fog that the morning dissipates into a blue sky day. Mornings seem to linger and the still low slanting sun illuminates the warm promise of the day.
These are some of the things that I have tried to capture in my photographs. Perhaps some of the hope embedded in the sights of spring will make its way to the viewers of this collection.

"Technicolor Daydream", paintings by Jennifer D'Andrea
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31
Booklovers’ Gourmet presents “Technicolor Daydream”, paintings by Jennifer D’Andrea, on display and for sale during the month of May in the cafe gallery. The show may be viewed during normal business hours, Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Wednesday 10 am-6 pm.
A meet and greet with the artist will take place on Saturday, May 10th from 2-4 pm with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For more information please call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement: “Somewhere in between Consciousness and subconsciousness lies a realm of color, Pure Color, like a cosmic kaleidoscope. Physics tells us that we are existing in two places at once and we blink in and out of those places. Where do we go when we dream? Maybe it’s to this place, the place of pure color. In any case, I wanted to capture the place that I personally go to when I paint a piece. I let my spirit linger between Consciousness and subconsciousness. It is my Technicolor Daydream – an exhibition of colorful abstract expressionist paintings.”

Artist Reception for "Technicolor Daydream"
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00
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oin us for a meet and greet with artist Jennifer D’Andrea on Saturday, May 10th from 2-4 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
For more information please call 508-949-6232.

Mandala Art-Paintings by Wendy Hicks
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-28
Mandala Art, paintings by Wendy Hicks, will be on display June 3rd-28th in our cafe gallery.
The public is invited to a meet the artist reception on Saturday, June 7th from 2-4 p.m.
The show may also be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
For more information call 508-949-6232.
The mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form and it’s a creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy. It can be used as an aid to meditation, helping the meditator to envision how to achieve the perfect self.
Artist’s Statement: Wendy Hicks is a New England girl through and through. She also considers herself a hippie at heart. Finding herself lost in her art is where she finds inner peace. All of her art is hand painted and created from my own imagination. No stencils were used or harmed in their creation. Each piece is unique.

Artist Reception-Mandala Paintings by Wendy Hicks
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00

"Painted Sky Collection", Art Exhibit by Jim Palace
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-31
Beach Dunes by Jim Palace
“Painted Sky Collection”, colored pencil drawings by Jim Palace, will be on display and for sale July 1st-31st in our cafe gallery.
An artist’s reception will take place on Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist Statement: My preferred medium is colored pencils. I use colored pencils for their versatility and precision. They satisfy my craving for simple line drawings as well as fully saturated paintings with lots of detail. The process of building each piece stroke by stroke is very meditative.

Artist's Reception for Jim Palace
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00
Orange Sunset by Jim Palace
“Painted Sky Collection”, colored pencil drawings by Jim Palace, will be on display and for sale July 1st-31st in our cafe gallery.
An artist’s reception will take place on Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist Statement: My preferred medium is colored pencils. I use colored pencils for their versatility and precision. They satisfy my craving for simple line drawings as well as fully saturated paintings with lots of detail. The process of building each piece stroke by stroke is very meditative.

Ninth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30
We are pleased to present The Ninth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show in August, a wonderful way to enjoy golden beauty of sunflowers in art! Pieces in this group show by members of The Blackstone Valley Art Association will include paintings, photography and mixed media.
The show may be viewed August 1st-30th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
The public is invited to a reception to meet and greet some of the participating artists on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7 p.m.
About the Show
If there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
About the BVAA
Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, workshops, presentations, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts. For more information visit bvaa.org.

Reception for BVAA Ninth Annual Sunflower Art Show
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:00
Photo by Bob Evans
Come meet some of the artists in this favorite annual art show featuring the golden beauty of sunflowers! Pieces in this group show will include paintings, photography and mixed media.
The public is invited to a reception to meet and greet some of the participating artists on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed August 1st-30th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
About the Show
If there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
About the BVAA
Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, workshops, presentations, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts. For more information visit bvaa.org.

Drawings & Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-30
Drawings and Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver will be on display and for sale September 6th-30th at Booklovers’ Gourmet in the cafe gallery during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, September 13th, from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments.
For more information, call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement: “My artwork is quite varied. Works range from pen & ink, sharpies, stained glass, working with real spider webs & mosaics from crushed egg shells. My joy of course is creating the actual art. But there is also great joy when one of my pieces makes a person stop & want to explore it a bit. I view this as a gift & privilege.”

Artist Reception for Tim Oliver
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00
Drawings and Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver will be on display and for sale September 6th-30th at Booklovers’ Gourmet in our cafe gallery.
A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, September 13th, from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments. For more information, call 508-949-6232.

Artist’s Statement: “My artwork is quite varied. Works range from pen & ink, sharpies, stained glass, working with real spider webs & mosaics from crushed egg shells. My joy of course is creating the actual art. But there is also great joy when one of my pieces makes a person stop & want to explore it a bit. I view this as a gift & privilege.”

Metro West Paranormal Investigators Photo Exhibit
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
Come see a hauntingly good photo exhibit October 1st-31st by Metro West Paranormal Investigators.
The public is invited to a meet & greet with Ray Arnold, president of the group since 2018, on Saturday, October 4th, 12-1:30 p.m.
The show may be viewed during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Since the late 80’s, Ray Arnold has investigated numerous locations throughout New England including the Lizzy Borden House and the Conjuring House. He has also participated in a number of podcasts like “Mostly Ghostly” from the Boston area and “Paranormal Access and Radio” from the UK.

Meet & Greet with Ray Arnold of Metro West Paranormal Investigators
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30
Come see a hauntingly good photo exhibit throughout October by Metro West Paranormal Investigators.

The public is invited to a meet & greet with Ray Arnold, president of the group since 2018, on Saturday, October 4th, 12-1:30 p.m.

The show may be viewed during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Since the late 80’s, Ray Arnold has investigated numerous locations throughout New England including the Lizzy Borden House and the Conjuring House. He has also participated in a number of podcasts like “Mostly Ghostly” from the Boston area and “Paranormal Access and Radio” from the UK.

Mixed Media Art Show by Lisa Onderdonk
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-29
Come see our November Art Show of Mixed Media works by Lisa Onderdonk!
The show includes pieces in watercolor, alcohol ink and more in both representational and abstract forms and may be viewed in the cafe gallery November 1st-29th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6 pm.
You are invited to a reception with the artist in attendance on Saturday, November 8th from 2-4 p.m.
For more information, call 508-949-6232 or visit bookloversgourmet.com/events.
Artist’s Statement: Lee is a multi-media artist with a fine arts degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA. Even though Lee graduated back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, she has never stopped growing and learning as an artist. Her never ending quest for knowledge led her to Laguna Beach, CA where she recently painted with world-renowned marine life muralist, Wyland. With praise and encouragement from Wyland, Lee decided to pursue art as a career instead of just a hobby.
Lee wants her art to appeal to a variety of tastes. She admires many styles of art and doesn’t feel the need to commit to just one style or medium. Enjoy the many faces of Lee O!

Reception with Mixed Media Artist Lisa Onderdonk
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a meet and greet with mixed media artist Lisa Onderdonk.
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to come browse the art and chat with the artist!
For more information or to RSVP, call 508-949-6232.

"The Wonders of Nature", Artwork by Deb Lifer-Piselli
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31
Come view our featured artist of the month!
“The Wonders of Nature”, artwork by Deb Lifer-Piselli will be on view December 1st-31st in our cafe gallery during normal business hours.
The shop will be open daily through December 24th. Monday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6, Sunday 12-4.
A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement: Art, photography and writing are my passions. Many of my paintings are inspired by my photography. I am drawn to the quiet beauty and wonders of nature. Detail oriented, I gravitate towards painting animals, while my photography focuses mainly on flowers and nature. My paintings blend realism with emotion, often incorporating natural elements.
I work primarily in acrylics, with occasional pieces in oil or pastels, approaching each project with patients in precision, building many careful layers of detail, every subject slowly comes to life until its unique personality shines through.
Commissions are available, including pet portraits or a favorite animal and flower combined to make a beautiful piece of art.

Artist Reception for "The Wonders of Nature" by Deb Lifer-Piselli
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a meet and greet with artist Deb Lifer-Piselli!
Light refreshments will be served.
